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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,794.33, 26,691.49 and 7,269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,794.33, 26,691.49 and 7,269.32 is: 10,903.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,794.33 : 26,691.49 = 7,269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,794.33/26,691.49 = 7,269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,794.33x = 26,691.49 × 7,269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,794.33x = 194,028,982.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,028,982.09/17,794.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.98

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